Mediterranean Strata

Name: Mediterranean Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American,Mediterranean,
Ingredients: 2 pounds green zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half 'n' half or milk; 1 cup minced basil (2 bunches); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 1/3 cups Original Crispy Fried Onions

This baked egg and vegetable dish is a very satisfying one-dish meal the whole family will enjoy. Serve as a Holiday brunch dish with a tossed salad on the side.

15m

PREP TIME

1hr

COOK TIME

9

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 pounds green zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half 'n' half or milk
1 cup minced basil (2 bunches)
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/3 cups French's® Original Crispy Fried Onions

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 HEAT oven to 350°F. Place zucchini and 2 tbsp. water into 2-quart microwave-safe baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes until just tender; drain well.
2 WHISK together ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, basil, flour and garlic in large bowl. Pour over zucchini in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until custard is just set.
3 SPRINKLE with mozzarella cheese and Crispy Fried Onions. Bake 5 minutes or until onions are golden. If desired, garnish with diced red bell pepper.